SB2019010817 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Runtime

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SB2019010817 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Runtime

Published: January 8, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019010817
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0570)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and run arbitrary code in an elevated context.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References